National Signing Day recap: Florida looks to improve with top-15 class

Just two months removed from a dismal 4-7 season where the Gators missed playing in a bowl game for the first time since 2014, Florida wrapped up a top 20 ranking on National Signing Day with 18 recruits including 11 4-star signees.

East Ridge WR Justin Watkins headlined a class that looks to return to the SEC championship game after playing in back-to-back games in 2015-16. The Gators had already received commitments from 5 four-star players including dual threat QB Emory Jones who chose Florida after previously committing to Ohio State.

Florida's recruiting class currently ranks 15th in the nation and 5th-best in the SEC.

Joining Watkins from the Central Florida and Bay Area were S John Huggins from Mainland, OT Richard Gouraige from Cambridge Christian and S Amari Burney from Clearwater Calvary Christian.

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